VoterlyH.R. 3941: Schools Not Shelters Act
118th Congress · Sponsored from New York · In committee
What this bill does
Schools Not Shelters Act This bill prohibits using the facilities of certain schools that receive federal financial assistance to provide shelter or housing for any non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who has not been admitted for lawful entry. Specifically, this bill shall apply to the facilities of (1) public elementary or secondary schools, and (2) institutions of higher education. This prohibition shall not apply to shelter or housing provided in response to certain disasters such as a fire, flood, explosion, or tornado for which there has been a disaster declaration.
Key facts
- Status In committee
- Introduced 2023-06-09
- Policy area Immigration
- Cosponsors 6
- Latest action Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Molinaro, Marcus J. [R-NY-19] introduced H.R. 3941. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
See Rep. Molinaro, Marcus J. [R-NY-19]'s donors & voting record →
Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
Take a position & compare alignment
Agree or disagree with H.R. 3941? Go to the homepage to record your view and compare your stance with how your representatives vote. See Rep. Molinaro, Marcus J. [R-NY-19]'s profile to vote on their bills and check your alignment % with the sponsor.
Read the official text on Congress.gov →
Frequently asked questions
What does H.R. 3941 do?
Schools Not Shelters Act This bill prohibits using the facilities of certain schools that receive federal financial assistance to provide shelter or housing for any non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who has not been admitted for lawful entry. Specifically, this bill sha…
Who sponsored H.R. 3941?
Rep. Molinaro, Marcus J. [R-NY-19] (R) of New York is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.R. 3941?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.R. 3941 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "In committee." See the latest action above for details.